The Clachaig Inn, a historic stone built inn in the heart of Glencoe, has been placed on the market with an asking price of £3,800,000.
Specialist business property adviser Christie and Co has been instructed to handle the sale following the recent deal for The Grog and Gruel in Fort William.
Set on the original road into Glencoe village and sitting at the foot of the surrounding peaks, the inn occupies one of the most recognisable locations in the Highlands.
The property, which takes its name from Clachaig Gully rising towards Sgurr nam Fiannaidh, dates back more than 300 years and originally served as a rest stop for travellers heading between Highland communities and trading centres further south.
Peter and Eileen Daynes bought the inn in 1984 and began a programme of modernisation and expansion, increasing the number of en suite bedrooms to 23 and upgrading self catering chalets.
Their sons Guy and Ed Daynes have continued to operate and develop the business since 1990.
Working with the British Mountaineering Council, Peter Daynes also established the Winter Mountain Safety Lectures at Clachaig, which recently marked their 40th anniversary and continue to be free to attend.
The inn has built a reputation for cask conditioned ales, live music nights and long running events such as FebruaryFest and Octoberfest.
Located around half a mile from the A82, the main route linking Glasgow and the Central Belt with Fort William and the north west Highlands, the inn benefits from strong year round visitor traffic.
Ed and Guy Daynes said:
“Clachaig is more than just an inn, it’s an institution.
“There’s always been something very special about the place and the experiences that it creates.
“It’s been a family home for three generations of the Daynes family, and deciding to sell has been the hardest of decisions to make, but the time has come to find a new custodian.”
Brian Sheldon of Christie and Co, who is managing the sale with Tony Spence, said:
“The sale of The Clachaig Inn will most certainly attract interest internationally.
“The location itself is one of natural beauty and steeped in history, making it a unique opportunity for the discerning buyer.”
For many walkers, climbers and visitors, the Clachaig is woven into the story of Glencoe itself, and its sale marks the end of an era for one of the Highlands’ most iconic gathering places.
